Cinema on Campus: Movies at the Stasi Headquarters
Campus Cinema Returns to Berlin's Stasi Headquarters for a Thought-Provoking Film Series
From the 4th to the 28th of August, 2025, the open-air Campus Cinema will once again grace the courtyard of the historic Stasi Headquarters in Berlin-Lichtenberg [1][2]. This unique cultural event offers a blend of cinema and history, with free admission and a schedule brimming with thought-provoking films and discussions.
The programme promises a diverse range of feature films and documentaries, focusing on themes such as political history, East-West relations, and contemporary society. The lineup is designed to stimulate conversations about freedom, repression, opposition, and coming to terms with the past [3].
The Campus Cinema experience extends beyond the screenings, with deck chairs available for comfortable viewing and a small catering service offering snacks and drinks [4]. For the younger audience, there's a family programme every Monday, in collaboration with the MACHmit! Museum for Children. The programme includes children's films and craft activities [5].
The opening film on the 4th of August is 'Zuckersand', a feature film about two friends in the GDR. Following the screening, author and contemporary witness Anne Hahn will be a guest [6]. On the 5th of August, the documentary film 'Guten Morgen, ihr Schönen' will be screened, portraying women from the GDR [7].
Berlin writer Katja Lange-Mueller will be a guest on stage for the documentary film screening on the 5th of August [8]. The complete programme and further information for the Campus Cinema can be found online at www.bundesarchiv.de/campus-kino [9].
The organisers of the film series are Alexandra Titze (Stasi-Unterlagen-Archiv/Bundesarchiv), Frank Ebert (Berliner Aufarbeitungsbeauftragter), and Rebecca Hernandez Garcia (Robert Havemann Gesellschaft) [10]. The Campus Cinema will take place at the Stasi Headquarters on the Campus for Democracy, Normannenstraße 21, 10365 Berlin.
In addition to the evening screenings, exhibitions, guided tours, and information offerings will be available around the Campus for Democracy grounds [3]. After each screening, guests from the worlds of science and culture, as well as contemporary witnesses, will be available for discussion [4].
This year's Campus Cinema promises to be an unforgettable cultural experience, combining cinema with the historical significance of the venue, providing a unique opportunity for reflection, learning, and enjoyment [1][2].
- The diverse range of films and discussions at the Campus Cinema extend beyond mere entertainment, focusing on themes such as lifestyle-including personal growth, education, and self-development, career development, and political history.
- For fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts, the post-screening discussions with guests from the worlds of science and culture could offer fresh perspectives on contemporary society.
- To enhance the experience, one might consider pairing an outdoor-living dinner with a thought-provoking film, turning an evening at the Campus Cinema into a complete food-and-drink experience.
- In a corner of the Campus for Democracy complex, a cozy home-and-garden area could be the perfect spot to read thought-provoking books about history or self-improvement, providing a peaceful retreat before or after a screening.
- During the weekends, the Campus Cinema might serve as an excellent opportunity to engage in learning beyond the classroom, offering a unique blend of entertainment and education.
